New Stuff at The Kids...

Beatiful embroidered canvas handbags from India. Cute dresses from Mink Pink & Tara Tonini. Lovely feather clips by Tara as well.

Come on in!

xxoo-The Kids...

Craft Kitchen Closing :( & 3/50 Project

This is a sad post about another small independent store closing. The Craft Kitchen in Santa Ana opened a year ago by Nicole of Random Nicole, who is also one of the founders of the Patchwork Festival. They will be closing shop next month. The Craft Kitchen was the go to place for unique handmade gifts, clothing and art. They also hosted craft classes including everything from screen printing to knitting. We are so sad to see her go, but it's not too late to stop in and get the goods while they're still there. Below is the closing info. Please stop in if you can.

It's a tough economy, but if we all try to get the things we need from our independent neighborhood retailers we keep $$ in our communities. Check out the 3/50 Project, a simple way to really do something to help get our economy and communities get back on track.

http://www.the350project.net/home.html

the craft kitchen is hitting the road...it's been a year since we set up shop in santa ana i've decided to pack my bags and take RANDOM NICOLE & THE CRAFT KITCHEN on the road...so if you've been meaning to stop in or take a class NOW IS YOUR CHANCE...we'll still be teaching classes at the shop through aug 15th so register now!online registration www.thecraftkitchen.comstarting september 1st RANDOM NICOLE & THE CRAFT KITCHEN will be teaching classes at various locations throughout Californiaif you're interested in hosting a class at you place let us know...FAREWELL PARTY CLOSING NIGHT & LAST CHANCE SALESATURDAY AUGUST 22ND 6-10PM2202 1/2 NORTH MAIN STREETSANTA ANA, CA 92706get down here before it's too late FOR DRINKS, SNACKS AND AMAZING DEALS!!!50% off all random nicole art30% off all random nicole clothing & accessories25% off all art by other other artists20% off the entire storeIF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT AUG 22ND- DON'T WORRY THE SALE STARTS NOW AND ENDS AUG 22ND

What's happening at The Kids...

It's been awhile since I've posted anything. Time flies. Well we just had our DIY Leather Cuff workshop last night. It was so much fun. I even made sangria for the first time. A little crafting, a little sangria on a summer night. Kim guided us and we all left with really cute leather cuffs. I'm wearing mine right now. Of course I forgot to take pictures (maybe too much sangria). I think Kim got some, so I'll post them soon. If you missed out last night unfortunately we are taking a break on the workshops in August.

Hopefully by September I'll be able to post a full schedule of workshop for Fall 09. We may be bringing some back from spring. All the workshops will have a focus on great gift ideas for the holidays. This holiday is going to be pretty rough for lots of us, so why not start making some cute unique gifts this fall.

This weekend Broadway is having a Sizzlin' Summer Block Party. Lots of our neighbors will have refreshments & great shopping deals. The Kids... will have lemonade and cookies plus great deals.

20% off sales $75 or more of Full Price Merch.
Sale merchandise will be 30%-75% off
$20-$50 Rack
Saturday & Sunday Only!
Also don't forget to check out theOutfit:Handmade for Kids.

Hope to see you this weekend! ;)

Taxes going up again!?!!?!!

July 1st, tomorrow, California sales tax is going up AGAIN! =P Kick us when we down Arnold! Didn't it just go up? Well starting tomorrow, the sales tax in CA will be 9.75%. So we've decided to help ease the pain by having a BIGGER SALE!

15% Off All Full Price Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories
10% Off All Merchandise Already On SALE

Stop by and see what we have. Have a safe & happy 4th!

Knitting for Beginners Workshop & SALE!

"Knitting for Beginners" Workshop with

Carin Utt
This Thursday, June 25th
6:30pm - 9pm
Make & take home a potholder/hotpad!
Fee - $30
Materials - $10
(or call/email us for a list of materials needed)

We've also just started our SUMMER SALE! Get an additional 10% off all sale merchandise. Some things are as low as 75% OFF!

Clothing, Jewelry, Shoes & more!

Happy Summer!

xxoo-The Kids Are Alright

(562)433-5890

info@thekidsarealright-shop.com

Barbie is coming!!

Barbie is coming to Broadway! Yes, that's right. Barbie will be making an appearance on Broadway this Sunday, June 14th. I personally am excited to see what Barbie looks like in 2009. So if you're needing something to do this Sunday come on down and check out Barbie, meet some of the designers of Barbie at Spa Sidney and maybe get a Barbie makeover while you're there. We will be hosting a "Design Your Glamour Headband" workshop for $10, all materials included. Kreme de la Kreme will have Barbie manis & pedis. Next door to us, DDR Projects will have a group artist Barbie exhibit(can't wait to see that). Oh, and did I mention we will have pink drinks and pink cupcakes, by Pastry Chef Vanessa Alvino. Should be a good time.

xxoo-the kids...

Art Workshop tomorrow, June 3rd

This Wed., June 3rd is the Art Workshop with LisaFaye Dawson. That's tomorrow from 6pm-9pm.

Make your own "one-of-a-kind" original art on canvas using unique papers and paint. The art workshop will be taught by local Long Beach artist Lisa Dawson, who specializes in mixed media art. At the end of the evening you will have your own artworkto take home & admire!

Be sure to bring $25.00, a pair of scissors & your creativity!

Art, Wine, some Shopping?

We just received new jewelry from Jene de Spain. Super cute and affordable necklaces just in time for summer. There will be in-store specials during the workshop, so don't miss out.